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Fijian women turn farming and weaving into village income
Women in Mavua village in Nadroga, Fiji, are using farming, weaving and small vi...
Rebekah Rasmussen 5 Jun 2026
Fiji sugarcane awards return as industry faces pressure
Fiji has revived the Prime Minister's Sugarcane Farmers' Mill Awards after four...
Rebekah Rasmussen 27 May 2026
Fiji and Aotearoa / NZ partner to strengthen climate-resilient food systems
Fiji and Aotearoa / New Zealand have signed a new agreement to strengthen food s...
Joseph Guenzler 15 May 2026
Fiji moves to regulate kava industry after national consultations
Fiji's proposed Kava Bill is moving closer to Parliament after consultations wer...
Rebekah Rasmussen 1 May 2026
Shift to steers creates new opportunities at Kimberley cattle company
Kimberley Agricultural Pastoral Company (KAPCO) has sold its first steers since...
Natasha Clark 16 Apr 2026
Women at the helm as Fijian Government backs stronger role in agriculture

More than 200 women from across Fiji gathered in Suva this week for the 2026 National Women in Agriculture Symposium, as the Government pushed to grow women's leadership in primary industries where th...

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Rebekah Rasmussen Mar 13, 2026
Fiji Government moves to revitalise sugar industry with new farmer reforms

The government of Fiji is pushing to revitalise the country's sugar industry through reforms aimed at improving farmer support, financial security and long-term sustainability across the sector.

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Rebekah Rasmussen Mar 12, 2026
Fijian Government drives rural growth through Agri-Innovate competition

The Government of Fiji has launched the Fiji Agri-Innovate Competition, positioning agricultural innovation as a key driver of growth for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and the wider rura...

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Rebekah Rasmussen Feb 20, 2026
Nauria Youth Group's farming boosted by $22,000 in kava processing equipment

Fiji's Ministry of Agriculture, Waterways and Sugar Industry has handed over $22,000 (AUD 14,300) in yaqona (kava) processing equipment to the Nauria Youth Group in Nauria Village, Nalawa District, to...

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Rebekah Rasmussen Feb 13, 2026
New freezer truck to cut post-harvest losses for Fiji farmers

Fiji's Ministry of Agriculture, Waterways and Sugar Industry has commissioned a new freezer truck for the Agricultural Marketing Authority in Nausori to strengthen cold chain logistics and cut post-ha...

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Rebekah Rasmussen Feb 12, 2026
Fiji Government launches National Women in Agriculture Symposium plans

Fiji has launched national preparations for the National Women in Agriculture Symposium, signalling a renewed focus on women's economic empowerment across the country's primary industries.

Fiji boosts kava funding as exports hit record $53 million

Fiji has increased funding for kava farming and launched nationwide consultations on a proposed Kava Policy and Bill as the sector records its highest ever export earnings and the government sets an a...

Fiji strengthens kava leadership through new plant health and industry partnerships

Fiji is reinforcing its position as one of the Pacific's largest kava exporters through new initiatives to improve plant health, boost production, and strengthen collaboration across government, indus...

Strong recovery for Fiji’s livestock following disease control efforts

Fiji's livestock industry is recovering after years of disease related setbacks, supported by new government programs, breeding initiatives, and investment.

Fiji launches regional Juncao Workshop to drive climate-smart agriculture

Fiji has strengthened its commitment to climate-smart agriculture and regional collaboration with the opening of the Regional Workshop on 'Juncao Industry Development: Poverty Alleviation, Climate Cha...

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Rebekah Rasmussen Nov 25, 2025
Jobs, training growing at Indigenous farm enterprise

An Indigenous livestock farm is on track to strengthen employment and training prospects for First Nations youths. Aboriginal-led enterprise Galari Farm, north of West Wyalong in the Bland Shire regio...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Nov 10, 2025
Exclusive: Indigenous-led initiative encouraging First Nations Victorians to explore careers in agriculture

From restoring the health of Country and ecosystems to economic self-determination with yabbies by the tonne, First Nations Victorians are driving success in the state's agriculture.

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Oct 16, 2025
Charles Darwin University Katherine Rural Campus planting seeds for the future

A project in Katherine with a vision to create a North Australian Hub for Native Bushfoods and Botanicals will be a taking a closer look at how to better support, recognise and protect First Nations k...

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Aug 27, 2025
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